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Sometimes, the good things in life are free. Here are five tours families can take that won’t
break the bank.

• World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park, Mo. Learn more about your favorite winged creatures —
including parrots, owls and bald eagles — during a visit to this 305-acre forested sanctuary.

Volunteers and veterinarians care for injured birds with the hope of returning them to the wild.
Educational programs and exhibits provide visitors with insight into bird habitats and what
individuals can do to help protect the natural world.

• Washington. A visit to our nation’s capital provides a treasure-trove of museums, monuments
and experiences that are available at no charge.

Stroll the tree-lined National Mall to access 10 of the Smithsonian Institution’s world-renowned
museums. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn and take note of the familiar structures visible in every
direction.

Nearby, the Supreme Court, in session October through April, offers visitors the opportunity to
view judicial history.

• Jelly Belly Factory, Fairfield, Calif. Do you have a favorite color of jelly bean? Did you
know it takes a week to make just one? You can see how the sugary confections are created during a
40-minute tour that is sure to activate your sweet tooth.

• Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colo. Sample from more than 75 flavors of herbal tea that are
produced here. In the art gallery, you’ll see the original art commissioned to decorate each box.
Then learn how the ingredients — which are sourced from more than 35 countries — are sorted, mixed,
bagged and prepared for packaging and shipping.